Urban Trail la Rochelle

Urban Trail La Rochelle is an early-January city trail in La Rochelle, on France’s Atlantic coast in Charente-Maritime. Runners choose either 6 km or 12 km, with the 12 km listed as the more popular option. It is a short-format urban race rather than a mountain trail, so the appeal is in running through the city while still getting a taste of the coast. The route uses La Rochelle’s historic streets and coastal landscapes, giving runners a compact tour of the old port city at race pace. The event is aimed at runners of all levels, and the shorter distance makes it workable for families, couples, newer runners, and people who want a relaxed winter race with a bit of local discovery built in.